Preschool & Head Start
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Denied Attending Pre-k
Asked by R.L. from Dallas
on March 28, 2007
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I have a three year old daughter who will be four in May, she will be attending kindergarten in the school year of 2008-2009. We live in Plano, they had there pre-regi...
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- R., I totally agree with you! I felt the same way when I realized my son wouldn't be able to go to Pre-K. It is not fair that people of other countries can come her...
- Unfortunatly your right, but until enough people stand up and say enough, there is probably nothing you can do about it. Good luck to you.
- Wowwwww! There some hot heads out there about this one. I am a public school educator and I do understand what you are talking about. It is state law that public pr...
Disadvantage for 4Yo in Multi-age Pre-K 3/4 Class?
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on August 18, 2008
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My child's school is changing their separate Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 to be a combined Pre-K 3/4 class room this year. As a 4 year-old that already is self-confident, a go...
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- I'm sure some people with experience teaching preschool will post, but I was wondering about what you expect to find in Kindergarten (same school, different school?) I...
- My daughter went to two preschools last year as a 4 year old.. one was M-W-F mornings with just 4 year olds, and the other was a montessori school T & Th all day with ...
- My son was in a classroom such as this last year. He had a great experience. Keep in mind that preschool's main purpose is to help socialize your child so she will b...
Pre-K Kinder Dilema ??
Asked by P.A. from Houston
on December 20, 2007
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I have a 4 1/2 yr old son. He currently attends pre-k 3 times a week. I am undecided whether to put him in a private kinder next year or enroll him in public kinder. H...
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- I would go and talk to the speech path/counselor/AP, at the school he is zoned for. I know that where I live if you do not "fail" kindergarten meaning getting an over...
- Due to a November birthday, my son turned 6 right after entering kindergarden. He is quite mature for his age and very intelligent, but he still loved his kindergarden...
- Check to see if there is a Waldorf Method School in your area. It's the kind of education where children learn gentleness, kind words and caring. Most children I've ...
Opinion on Punishment for a Pre-k Student in School??
Asked by T.S. from Austin
on February 10, 2011
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Hi
My daughter attends Pre-K in a public elementary school. They eat lunch in the cafeteria with the other Pre-K class and also the Kindergartners, earlier then the r...
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- Maybe go have lunch with her tomorrow, it will definitely give you more of an idea of what is really going on. The cafeteria can get really insane, i was a noon aide ...
- You need to get to the bottom of this. Request a meeting wil the principal and the caf lady. You have to watch out for caf ladies-they can be huge bullies. Don't le...
- You have recieved some lovely helpful comments and some/one really stupid ... can't even think of a better word, just plain stupid ones. Please take time off work o...
Continued Frustration with 4 Year Old Son in Pre-K
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on December 9, 2010
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My son's Pre-K teacher talked with me again about my son's behavior and frankly I don't have a clue on where to begin to solve the issues.
I went to the school to pic...
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- Stressful! You are a good mom for dealing with this and not blaming the teacher. Have you and the teacher considered a written folder that goes home each day? Smi...
- He is a 4 year old little boy. This is totally normal. I think that our society is messing up with our boys. We want them to behave like little girls. Boys rough house...
- I don't know if this applies to you but certainly might. Often with our boys and school the expectations of the teachers are unrealistic. Boys and girls are very diffe...
How Do I Know If I Should Send My 5 Year Old Boy to Pre- K or Kindergarten?
Asked by T.S. from Detroit
on February 14, 2008
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My son will be 5 in August and is scheduled to go to kindergarten in September. He's in preschool now doing fine except his fine motor skills need work (writing, cutt...
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- I am in the same boat as you. My dtr's bday is in October. After talking with the teacher and doing some research, I have decided to move her on to kindergarten. If...
- I think this decision is so hard! I have a daughter who will be 5 at the beginning of Sept. and I've struggled with whether to send her to kindergarten or not. I final...
- I also have a little bot with a fall birthday. He is very bright and big for his age, but I am holding him back. I don't know that it makes much of a differance now, b...
Too Young to Start Pre-school?
Asked by K.A. from San Francisco
on February 25, 2010
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We are expecting our second baby in July. At that time, my older daughter will be 23 months old. I have been considering enrolling her in a pre-school for a few hours ...
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- I started my daughter in pre-school last month, when she was 26 mos old. I felt it was time because she speaks very well, already knew her colors and counting to 10, ...
- I personally would not do this. This age (plus a new baby) IS exhausting but it is so VERY short! Believe me, the bonding time you have with your children before they...
- I had a similar situation, my daughter is a little shy of 22 months older than my second daughter... I think it really depends on the preschool. If it is kind of a da...
Is Pre-school 3 Really That Important?
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on February 24, 2010
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I'm a stay at home mom with a 3 year old boy and a six month old baby girl. I always planned on sending my kids to a 2 day a week program (that's what he's in now), t...
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- Jane M. is right on with what our pediatrician said as well. We started our firstborn in daycare when she turned two. She spent the first year sick. She caught every...
- Wow. No one is going to agree with my position on this one. I am a working Mom. I had no choice - I am the main breadwinner, and I have to work. Our first child ...
- There is no rush. You certainly don't have to push a 3 year old. I think it is great that you are willing to fight the wave of pushing our kids to hurry up and grow up...
Searching for a Pre-school
Asked by C.W. from Bloomington
on January 11, 2009
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My oldest son is three now and will be four in september. I was trying to find out about preschool and kindergarden. I have no idea how to find which public school h...
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- My son goes to St Charles preschool and we LOVE it! He only goes three mornings a week, and it's $160/month. You can find more info here: http://stcharlesbloomington.o...
- We don't live anywhere near you so I can't recommend preschools. However, in order to find out which public school your kids will go to, call the school district admi...
- I used to live in Bloomington. Great town! When my son was little we took him to Monroe County United Ministries. It is a daycare/preschool. We adored them. When ...
4.5 Yr Old Adjusting to FT pre-K
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on August 28, 2011
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My son started FT pre-K last week, and has refused to nap there. He normally doesn't nap much at home either, maybe once a week. By the end of the week he was so exh...
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- I am going through that right now with my 6 year old. She has always been half days and is now full day 1st grade. She has been unbearable the last 2 weeks. I have ...
- He is so little to be in full time, if you don't have to why make trouble for yourself. Keep him in half days or a few days a week & just realize you can't get everyt...
- I would agree with everyone that is saying he is probably over-tired. Not every kid can just nap in a strange environment - I honestly don't know how my daughter woul...
